Responsibilities include (but not limited to)
- Help develop annual operating budget; optimize and track related spend. Support in developing business cases for key infrastructure upgrades.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure related Standards, Procedures, and Policies.
- Manage and execute IT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity plans and actions.
- Manage enterprise 7x24 operational support model and proactively work to identify and resolve systemic issues and Initiate root cause corrective action process and drive improvements to infrastructure services and support.
- Manage IT infrastructure deliverables related to Merger, Acquisition, and Divestiture.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Extensive technical knowledge of IT Networking, Server/VM architectures, workstation/PCs, Enterprise & PC software.
- Strategic planning: Develop and execute strategies to align IT infrastructure with business objectives. This involves forecasting future needs, planning for scalability, and integrating new technologies.
- Disaster recovery planning: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. This ensures that the organization can quickly recover from unexpected outages or data loss.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors to procure hardware, software, and services. This includes negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that products meet organizational standards.
- Budget Management: Responsible for the IT infrastructure budget, making decisions on investments in new technologies and managing ongoing operational costs.
- Project Management: The ability to plan, execute, and oversee infrastructure projects from start to finish. This includes setting timelines, managing resources, and ensuring projects are completed within budget.
- Working knowledge of Controlled Unclassified Information and NIST 800-171 cyber security controls and hands-on experience in developing and executing cyber security policies.
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) with customers at all organizational levels and external suppliers.
- Proven ability to translate business needs and issues into IT requirements
- Working knowledge of ITSM tools
Basic Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in MIS or Computer Science
- Minimum of 7 years IT professional experience
- Minimum of 3 years managing IT infrastructure and IT teams
- Experience with managing multiple sites; preferably a manufacturing environment
- Preferred Certifications: ITIL, PMP
Location / Compensation:
Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA or Wichita, KS
Salary Range $125,000 - $145,000
10% Bonus - Management Incentive Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science
- Minimum of 7 years IT professional experience
- Minimum of 3 years managing IT infrastructure and IT teams
- Preferred Certifications: ITIL, PMP
What We Do
From the smallest part to a large aerostructure assembly, Valence is your one-stop-shop in the supply chain for metal finishing. With 8 centers of excellence strategically located across North America, Valence serves the global supply chain with the most comprehensive set of, processing capabilities and approvals for high-value, mission-critical parts. We hold over 3,000 approvals, including Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, Spirit, Sikorsky and many more, we support all primes and programs. Our breadth of services include non-destructive testing, shot peening, all forms of chemical processing (anodize, chem-film, passivate and plate), paint, sub-assembly and custom solutions to fit your need. Valence services over 3,500 customers around the country and the world, and delivers 1.1+ million parts a month.
